Parks and Recreation Regulations - City and Borough of Juneau

A REGULATION OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKAAdoption of Title 11, Chapter 03Dogs and Domesticated Animals in CBJ Parks and Recreation AreasPURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OFJUNEAU, THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADOPTS THE FOLLOWINGREGULATIONS:Section 1. Authority. These regulations are adopted pursuant to CBJ 01.60 and CBJ 67.01.045Section 2. Adoption of Regulations. The City and Borough of Juneau Administrative Code isamended by the adoption of a new Title 11, Chapter 03, reading:Sections:City and Borough of Juneau Administrative CodeTitle 11: Parks and RecreationChapter 03: Dogs and Domesticated Animals in CBJ Parks and Recreation Areas11 CBJAC 03.010 Policy11 CBJAC 03.020 CBJ Parks and Trails Requiring Dogs On Leash at All Times11 CBJAC 03.030 No Dog Areas11 CBJAC 03.040 Sports Field Dog Use11 CBJAC 03.050 Special Events11 CBJAC 03.060 Temporary Closures11 CBJAC 03.070 Definitions11 CBJAC 03.010 Policy.On April 25, 2005 the Assembly approved changes in the Parks and Recreation Code which allowsflexibility in creating regulations that address dog use on park land. This was done by removing therequirement that all dogs on park land must be on a leash and replacing it with wording that says all dogsmust be on a leash or under competent voice control as defined in CBJ 08.05.010, if not posted otherwise. Inaddition, the summer restriction at Twin Lakes was removed. The changes took effect May 26,2005.area.All areas discussed will have signage posted notifying users of regulations regarding that particular11 CBJAC 03.020 CBJ Parks and Trails requiring dogs On Leash at All Times.The Department recognizes the following trails and CBJ area parks as on leash at all times with anyexceptions further defined under each area discussed. The trails and area parks listed in this section qualifyfor on leash at all times due to the fact they meet one or more of the following criteria: high use area, pavedtrail, or within Downtown Juneau area.Regulation of Parks and RecreationChapter 03 Dogs and Domesticated Animals in CBJ Parks and Recreation AreasI I CBJAC 03.010-080-1 -

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei/Brotherhood Bridge Paved Trail - is an on leash at all times trail.Rainforest Trail - Is an on leash trail May 1 - September 30. The trail will revert to an onleash or under competent voice control October 1 - April 30.Mt. Roberts Trail - pertaining to the section of trail from the beginning of the tram terminalbuilding up to the intersection of Gold Ridge and Gastineau Peak will be on leash at all times.Savikko Park - From Savikko Road to the hillside bordering St. Ann’s Street, encompassingthe parking lot by the shelters, the shelter/playground area to the first culvert on the TreadwellHistorical Trail and to the waterside of the logs, will be on leash at all times.The first section of beach below shelter area from the parking lot to the creek will be on leashMay 1 - September 30. This section of beach will revert to on leash or under competent voicecontrol October 1 - April 30.The Savikko Park sports fields are addressed in section 11 CBJ 03.040.Twin Lakes - The paved path along both lakes is on leash at all times. The grassy moundarea and shelter at the South Lake are on leash at all times. The grassy area on the North Lakedesignated on leash or under competent voice control. Signage posted defining each area.The following Recreation Service Parks are on leash at all times with the exception of, fencedsports fields located within park which have signage posted regarding regulations for dog useon fields:Adair Kennedy Park, Aantiyiek Park, Capital Park, Chicken Yard Park, Cope Park, DimondPark, Douglas Park, Gunakedeit Park, Homestead Park, Lena Loop Park, Marine Park,Melvin Park, Riverside Rotary Park, Sigoowu Ye Park, and West Juneau Rotary Park.11 CBJAC 03.030 No Dog Areas.The Department recognizes the following trails and CBJ park land as no dog areas.(a)Auke Lake Trail(b) PoliceStation Pond(c) Fish Creek - Only the East Pond Spur trail designated as a no dog area due to abundantwildlife.(d) Adair Kennedyartificial turf field11 CBJAC 03.040 Sports Field Dog Use.All fenced park sports fields are off leash areas for exercise and dog training purposes with theexception of the artificial field at Adair Kennedy Park. Signage posted at each sports field defines the area’suse and rules. General guidelines for sports field dog use are as follows:Regulation of Parks and RecreationChapter 03 Dogs in CBJ and Parks Domesticated and Animals Recreation Areas -2-I1 CBJAC 03.010-080

(a) Summer hours for field use March 15 - October 15(1) Open weekdays until 3pm unless school is in session. Fields closed during schoolhours. Signage posted at each site with rules regarding that area’s usage.(2) Closed Saturdays due to high sports use.(3) Open Sundays during park hours.(b) Winter hours for field use October 16 - March 14(1) Fields are open during park hours Sunday through Saturday with the exception of schoolhours.(A) Fields closed to use during the school day. Signage posted at each site withrules regarding that area’s usage.(c)Year round - Fields closed for dog use during tournaments and designated field events.(d) Rules for use of sports fields - Fields are on a first come first serve basis unless reserved.Please stay off the field lines. Clean up of dog feces is mandatory per CBJ 08.45.010(a)(2).Refer to signage posted at each field regarding usage for that area.11 CBJAC 03.050 Special Events.Dogs are required to be on leash at all times on CBJ park land during high use events such as Fourthof July, Marine Park Plaza events, Gold Rush Days, Rainball Softball Tournament, as defined in 11 CBJAC03.080 Definitions.11 CBJAC 03.060 Temporary Closures.CBJ area parks closed or restricted by the Department for the following reasons but not limited to:(a)Health and Safety for animals and humans(1) Excessive dog waste on trails, in parks or on fields, as determined by staff(2) Dogs hurt or killed by cars, wildlife, or other hazards(3) Adverse affects on wildlife viewing, migration, nesting, etc(4) Repeated inappropriate dog behavior - with other dogs or people(5) High fecal counts in adjacent waterAny areas closed will be posted with explanation of restrictions.Regulation of Parks and RecreationChapter 03 Dogs and Domesticated Animals in CBJ Parks and Recreation Areas11 CBJAC 03.010-080-3-

Legal ReviewThese regulations have been reviewed and approved in accordance with the following standards set forth inCBJ 01.60.250:(1) Its consistency with federal and state law and with the charter, code, and other municipalregulations;(2) The existence of code authority and the correctness of the required citation of code authorityfollowing each section; and(3) Its clarity, simplicity of expression, and absence of possibility of misapplication.John W. HartleCity AttorneyIAssembly ReviewThese regulations were presented to the Assembly at its meeting ofadopted by the Assembly.. They wereDate:Laurie J. SicaCity ClerkFiling with ClerkI certify, as the clerk of the City and Borough of Juneau, that the following statements are true:1. These regulations were accepted for filing by the office of the clerk at : a.m./p.m. on theday of >2. After signing I will immediately deliver or cause to be delivered copies of this regulation to theattorney and the director of libraries.3. A permanent file of the signed originals of these regulations will be maintained in this office forpublic inspection.4. Effective date:Date:Laurie J. SicaCity ClerkRegulation of Parks and RecreationChapter 03 Dogs and Domesticated Animals in CBJ Parks and Recreation Areas1 1 CBJAC 03.0 10-080